EDIBLE GARDENS

I bet that you have a fond memory of eating melons fresh from the garden or farmer’s market… Maybe you remember eating watermelons at summer barbeques … who can forget the deliciously sticky chins and fingers?! Or maybe you can still recall the floral, musky smell of a cantaloupe fresh …

I never understood the appeal of kale until a fellow gardener (who I can only describe as a kale whisperer) showed me his kale. He had two varieties growing side by side: one was a crinkly leafed, Siberian kale, the other, a Tuscan kale with elongated, bumpy leaves. He pointed …

Thanks to the popularity of square foot gardening, the idea of growing food in a small and efficient space has taken hold. And spinach is one of the best vegetables to get you started with square foot gardening. Spinach is an easy-to-grow salad green that produces large yields of vitamin-rich, …

Fruit trees are an excellent addition to your yard, but growing them can also feel daunting when you’re new to fruit growing. The good news is you don’t need a large yard to grow fruit… With some careful planning, you can grow productive fruit trees in even the smallest backyard. While some …

Can I be honest? I believe that few things are as yummy as sweet potato pie or sweet potato casserole topped with a layer of gooey, caramelized marshmallows. And if you love sweet potatoes as much as I do, you may be wondering two things… Can I grow sweet potatoes …

With its green, crisp stalks, celery is the perfect vegetable for adding juicy crunch to a meal. And even though growing it can be tricky, the earthy, fresh taste and unbeatable crunch of homegrown celery will convince you it’s worth growing. And if you’re up to the challenge, you’ll be rewarded with …